There are some counterpoints to the disastrous season at group level for Elche CF. The most obvious is that which reflects the classification of the goalkeepers who save the most in LaLiga. The Franjiverde club highlighted on its social networks today the statistic that shows Edgar Badia as the goalkeeper with the most saves in this campaign. Specifically, there were 139 goals scored by the Barcelona goalkeeper on his best course under the sticks in the Premier League. At least, the most complete and most attended.
The goalkeeper has only missed two games in this league, both related to losses due to problems with the birth of his son Eros.
Badia had a very important year personally. In addition to being a father, he put on some remarkable performances under the sticks, saving his team from bleeding that could have been worse in many cases.
Not all goalkeepers can say they have made 139 saves. Next on the list is Ledesma from Cádiz with 135. Almería’s Fernando made 133 successful tackles, 124 in Soria (Getafe) and 105 in Masip (Valladolid) and Mamardashvili (Valencia). reflects its presence. League champion Ter Stegen made just 84 shotsbut of course one of the few balls.
Second most worn team
In fact, Elche is the second most oppressed team in the championship, only surpassing Espanyol, who were relegated again. Badia conceded 63 goals in 36 games -the player who played the most minutes-. He conceded four goals in the two games he replaced Werner.
Badia has a two-year contract ahead of him with Elche, and apart from surprise, He will be the first goalkeeper of the next season. in the Second Division.